Sell Quicker and for More by Staging Your Home - Part 3

A staged home will attract both buyers and their sales representatives and it has been proven that a staged home will fetch a better price and sell quicker than the home that was not staged in the same market conditions.
Staging the bathroom. Make sure it is sparkling clean and everything is it its home. Make sure you get rid of any mold or mildew and give the grout a good cleaning. Keep the toilet seat down and let as much light in as you can. As with any room when staging, de-clutter.

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Sell Quicker and for More by Staging Your Home - Part 1

Over the next few weeks I will be showcasing an Oakville Property that I Staged and Sold. I will have photos and details on how and why it is important to include staging in your plan when selling your home.

Many people think that staging their Oakville home is too costly and time consuming. They are just interested in getting the whole selling thing over with, fast. BUT what they do not realize is that staging their Oakville home will benefit them in many ways including getting the property sold quickly at the best price the market can bare.

De-cluttering your kitchen will make the space seem larger and more appealing to potential buyers. Take all the appliances off the counter--coffeemaker included. This will make the counter space seem larger

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A good guide to staging your Oakville Home is to use the 10 Staging tips which include cleaning painting creating a pleasant mood with lighting and music.

Follow along as we go through the benefits of staging and how to get your Oakville property sold quickly and for top dollar.

For more information Contact Joanne Hardy jo@oakvilleproperty.com

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Cutting Hair for A Good Cause

Three young girls cut their hair to support Shania’s Sunflower of Hope. On April 28th the 6th annual Shania’s Spring Fun Fair will be held at Markham Fair grounds. In total there will be 13 girls that will cut their hair in support of Shania’s dream to find a cure for Neuroblastoma.
Three of the girls were invited to go down to CP24 Breakfast show and have their hair cut on live TV. Shannon, Emily and Grace were the brave girls that got up early and made the trip to 299 Queen St. West Monday morning to be at the station at 6am to go on the air at 7:10.

To read more and watch the video visit http://www.stouffville.com/featured/cutting-hair-for-a-good-cause/

 Joanne Hardy jo@oakvilleproperty.com

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Five Home Renovations That Pay Off

Five Home Renovations That Pay Off

With homes sitting on the market for months, many homeowners are turning to remodelling projects that not only make the house look better, they also help increase the value of the home. Even if you're not selling your home, you may want to consider some of the renovations listed below that help increase the value of a home:

#1 Get the roof replaced: If you have an older home, get the roof replaced. The average roof costs anywhere from $6,500 to $8,000. Experts state that if you get the roof replaced, a homeowner can recoup the costs, plus an additional 50% on top of what they had paid.

Contact Joanne for local Oakville roofers

#2 Upgrade the kitchen: The kitchen is one area of a home that is used quite a bit. It's also one of the first rooms that perspective buyers look at. If you have an older kitchen, consider upgrading the cabinets and counter tops. Higher quality material such as Cherry and Granite can pay off big in the long run.

Contact Joanne for local Oakville kitchen contractors

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Staging your Oakville home? Don't forget the basement.

A lot of people overlook the basement when staging their Oakville home for sale. Click here to read more about the importance of staging your basement.

Joanne Hardy
http://www.oakvilleproperty.com

How to keep your home Show ready

Most people understand the importance of showing their home to its best advantage when it’s up for sale. This means that a real estate professional may show clients around a prospective home that has undergone proper staging techniques and consequently looks and smells great.

Of course, the reality of the situation is that the current homeowners are still living in the home. That means that the home will occasionally be cluttered, appear to actually be lived-in, and may not always smell the best – particularly if animals are in residence. Such things can make an unfavorable impression on buyers, but fortunately there are a few handy techniques that can make staging your home look as if it has just been cleaned by a professional.
To read more click here. 
Jo Hardy

http://www.oakvilleproperty.com

Oakville Property taxes are on the rise.

According to an article in the Oakville Beaver property taxes are on the rise in Oakville. It is reported that
Oakville will see a 2.93% raise in 2012. On March 5th council voted to approve the 2012 budget of a 6.55% increase. This means that Oakville homeowners will be paying approximately $28.00 more per $100,000 of assessment. If you own an Oakville property assessed at $650,000 you would be paying an additional $182 per year.

For more information visit www.oakvilleproperty.com
Jo Hardy

oakville Homes for Sale

Oakville Homes for Sale

It seems there is no time like the present to look for a home to raise
your family in and finding Oakville homes for sale will turn into the
biggest bonus for your family, as you can enjoy all the amenities of
big city life in a small town neighbourhood,
without driving away from home. Located within an easy thirty minute
drive of one of Canada’s largest cities, Toronto, this small community
in the GTA features direct access to the 407, 403, and the QEW. It also
has one of the quickest and best go train systems in all of Ontario,
making driving into the city not necessary at all. Jump on the go train
and way you go! Read more at http://johardyoakvillerealestate.blogspot.com or visit me at http://www.oakvilleproperty.com